Dear Whys Guy: "Why Don't Guys Give Compliments Without Urging?"

I think guys give compliments much more freely than women do. Which of the following sounds more familiar to you? "Honey, you look beautiful in that dress, and I really like what you've done with your hair." Or, "Hey dude, your bald head looks really great today." Go ahead, close your eyes and say it.

Guys can be conditioned to be complimentary, even if it sometimes takes a little work on your part. On the other hand, I think the nicest thing Karel has said to me in the last month is, "You remembered to get trash bags! Good."